mesiodistal

adjective

me·​sio·​dis·​tal ˌmē-zē-ō-ˈdis-tᵊl How to pronounce mesiodistal (audio)
: of or relating to the mesial and distal surfaces of a tooth
especially : relating to, lying along, containing, or being a diameter joining the mesial and distal surfaces
mesiodistal length
mesiodistally adverb

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“Mesiodistal.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/mesiodistal. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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